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Old 03-25-2006, 10:48 AM   #1
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small vibrations

so i recently did a bit of front end work to my car, ( lower control arms and stabilizer links ) and lately I have noticed a small amount of vibration coming from the rear end, but this only happens when the car is cold, and under acceleration. I took it to a mech. and he doesnt see anything wrong with the rear end, but he did suggest i cahange outer tie rod ends, thrust rod bushings, and an alignment. Those would explain the vibration i get at freeway speeds. but what about the vibs from the rear end? anyone of you guys ever experience this before?
I should also note that I just did a diff service on the car, including outer axle seals, with synthetic diff fluid, but this problem has just crept up.
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Old 03-25-2006, 11:03 AM   #2
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Check your "guibo" joint. (rubber flex connector on driveshaft) just a suggestion.
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Old 03-25-2006, 11:06 AM   #3
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Check your "guibo" joint. (rubber flex connector on driveshaft) just a suggestion.

what am i looking for? cracks? Not crack... cracks?
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Cracks and deterioration in the rubber. If it's really bad, you'll see strands coming out of it.
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Old 03-25-2006, 11:16 AM   #5
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Cracks and deterioration in the rubber. If it's really bad, you'll see strands coming out of it.

why wouldnt a mech. look for this? man, i guess if you want something done right you have to do it yourself.
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Old 03-25-2006, 06:08 PM   #6
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Because most mechanics don't want to spend more time on a car than they absolutely have to.

From the rear end it could also be the rear trailing arm bushings. Maybe that's what he means by thrust bushings. They're known to go out after 100k or much sooner.
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